1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 640 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | Diplomat | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |